N353SF

This airframe, registered as N353SF, is an Embraer-built Embraer EMB-550 Legacy 500 completed in 2017 with manufacturer serial number 55000053. The aircraft is owned by SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP, a corporation based in Smithfield, VA, US, and is registered in the US registry. The airframe carries a recorded valuation of $16,500,000 and, per registry entries, operates in a 12-seat executive configuration; maintenance and operational records or notable registry actions beyond ownership and registration are not published. The 2017 build places this airframe among later-production Legacy 500s equipped with upgraded avionics and modern engines.

The registry lists this airframe in a 12-seat executive layout, indicating a corporate-configured cabin intended for company transport and executive travel. Avionics are specified as Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion, a modern integrated flight deck that supports advanced navigation and situational awareness consistent with long-range business jet operations. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft, given its 3,125 nm range and 440 kts cruise, would include medium- to long-range domestic and transborder flights from the owner’s base in Smithfield, VA, or nearby corporate airports. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe center on its twin Honeywell AS907-3-1E engines and Pro Line Fusion avionics suite, both of which require OEM-support programs for optimal reliability and resale readiness.

The Embraer EMB-550 Legacy 500 occupies the midsize business jet niche, offering a combination of transcontinental range and a high, comfortable cabin for up to a dozen passengers in corporate layouts. Competitors in its class include midsize offerings from Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Dassault, though the Legacy 500’s blend of range (3,125 nm) and efficient HTF7500-family engines targets operators seeking cost-effective long-range performance. For buyers and fleet operators, considerations include engine program enrollment, avionics lifecycle for Pro Line Fusion, and market demand for late-production (2017) examples when assessing maintenance reserves and resale value.